Update from Good Shepherd (May 18, 2023)

Greetings!

REGULAR SCHEDULE

Divine Service is Sundays at 10:00 AM.
Sunday School and Adult Bible Class are on Sundays at 9:00 AM.  

For a calendar of events and meetings, click here.

CATECHISM REVIEW AND CONFIRMATION
          On Sunday, May 21, there will be a review of the Catechism which will also serve as the examination of our catechumen before his confirmation. This review, worth the attention of all our members, will be at 9:00 AM
          In the 10:00 AM Divine Service, the Rite of Confirmation will be observed by our catechumen, Peter Schroeder.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL
          Following the service on Sunday, May 21, we will have an ice cream social. The Confirmation Class will provide a cake, and generous scoops of ice cream will be doled out. If you are willing to provide toppings, please click the Sign Up Genius link here: Good Shepherd: Ice Cream Social (signupgenius.com).

ASCENSION DAY
          Today (Thursday, May 18) is the 40th day after the festival of the resurrection of our Lord.  On the 40th day after Jesus rose from the dead, he ascended into heaven.  Good Shepherd will be transferring the celebration of the Ascension to our Sunday service (May 21).  If you are interested in attending an Ascension Day service this evening, you may consider these services:

     -- St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church (17810 Farmington Road, Livonia) -- 6:30 PM

     -- St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church (1434 Penniman Avenue, Plymouth) -- 7:00 PM

CHURCH COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

> Several sample images of LED signs were presented.  We are debating about one or two-sided signs and which direction(s) the sign(s) should face.  So far, no estimates have been given.  If you are willing to do some research, speak with Dan Rauchholz.

> There are quite a few trees around the church property which are dying or will be dying.  A virus is killing many blue spruces in Novi.  We have been advised to cut them all down and replace them with other trees or shrubs.  (The city of Novi has given us a list of suggested plants.)  We will need to remove 28 trees.  Some can be done immediately; most will wait until the fall.  If we try to do the work ourselves (cutting trees, putting the cuttings through a wood chipper, planting replacement trees and shrubs), we will save a great deal of money.  We will be discussing our options at our Open Forum on Sunday, June 11.  If you can’t wait until then, please speak to Bob Wozniak.

>  If you have friends who are not attending a church or with whom you have had conversations about spiritual matters, ask them if they would like to meet your pastor.  Meetings can take place at your home, at church, at a coffee shop, or other venues. 

EVANGELISM & STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE MEETINGS
          The Evangelism & Stewardship Committees have charted out a tentative schedule for events through the summer. These events serve both to unite our own members better and to connect with people from our community. Look for ways that you can help out to make each event a success. Let’s make the most of the opportunity for each event.
     MAY 21 –  Ice cream social after church
     JUNE 9 –  Putt-putt golf & go-karts
     JULY 27 – Yard games at Good Shepherd with a food truck (alternate date: July 20)
     AUG 4 –    Detroit Tigers vs. Tampa Bay Rays
     SEPT 10 – Church Picnic

GOOD SHEPHERD ON YOUTUBE

          Services are uploaded to YouTube each week. Feel free to share the videos. Here is the service from Sunday, May 14: (105) Good Shepherd Novi, Divine Service, May 14, 2023 - YouTube.  Jump ahead to the 2:10 mark for the beginning of the service.

PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
          Hope Christian Academy (formerly Huron Valley Lutheran High School) has put together a five-minute informational video. Check it out at the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EPfzzwmpUKM6cZi1iZQlIJQrv_6g3qZr/view?usp=drive_web

OFFICE HOURS

          Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM – Noon. The pastor will be in his office unless a meeting has been scheduled elsewhere (consult the weekly schedule). The pastor is also available by appointment. Call or text (248-719-5218). You may also email (welsnovi@aol.com), but the response may be slower.

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In Christ,
Pastor Schroeder

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REGULAR SCHEDULE
DIVINE SERVICES are on Sundays at 10:00 AM.
Sunday School and Adult Bible Class are on Sundays at 9:00 AM. 

GOOD SHEPHERD’S WEBSITE
www.GoodShepherdNovi.org

PASTOR SCHROEDER’S BLOG
www.LutheranSubject.blogspot.com